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Recently, Marvel Studios' Executive Vice President of Visual Effects, Victoria Alonso, took part in ABC News' "Stand Up For Heroes" program. As part of the program, mentorship meetings are set up between former military members and executives in the field in which they hope to enter.

Victoria mentored Michael Chan, a Marine combat veteran and current film student at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts. They met at Marvel Studios to help hone Michael's skills as a filmmaker. Victoria shared her expertise and some of the techniques they use to film scenes in Marvel movies.

You can learn more about Michael's story right now at ABCNews.com as well as more on his time spent mentored by Victoria. Plus, check out two videos just below for a look at Michael's mentorship and a special interivew ABC News conducted with the Marine veteran.